Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum Amsterdam: tickets, opening hours and visit

Updated on October 8, 2026

The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum is at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148, about five minutes' walk from Dam Square, beside a canal in the Red Light District. Founded in 1987 by the entrepreneur Ben Dronkers, it tells how cannabis, "the world's most versatile plant", has served medicine, art, music, textiles and exploration. Its collection holds more than 9,000 objects, live plants and an interactive exhibition on vaporizers. It is a museum, not a coffee shop (for the rules on consumption, see coffee shops in Amsterdam).

Highlights

The historic collection

The route brings together objects from many cultures and periods, from hemp textiles and ropes to medical instruments, along with posters, photographs and live plants. The audio guide, included with your ticket, comes in eight languages: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Cannabis Japonica

The current temporary exhibition is "Cannabis Japonica: Shinto & the Spirit of 麻", which explores the place of hemp in Japanese culture, notably in Shinto rituals. Check the official website to see whether it is still on at the date of your visit.

The Hemp Gallery and the canal

A second site, the Hemp Gallery, opened in 2009 and presents the practical and industrial uses of hemp. Both sites are wheelchair accessible. The museum stands on the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, a canal that is very busy in the evening: read our guide to the Red Light District rules.

Practical info

Tips

Full price of about €9, seen in October 2026 on third-party ticket sellers; we could not read the price list on the official website, so confirm the price before you come. Entry is free for children aged 13 and under, who must be accompanied by an adult. Photos are allowed for personal use, without flash; professional use needs prior permission. Group tours for 10 to 15 people are offered in English or Dutch. To compare with other museum entries, see our guide to museum passes (check that the museum is included before counting on it).

How to get there

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148, Amsterdam. About 5 minutes' walk from Dam Square and about ten minutes' walk from Central Station via the Damrak. Dam is served by several tram lines; see our guide to transport in Amsterdam.